Weather is a science concept that the youngest meteorologists can understand. In fact, like real-life scientists, they can investigate the weather simply by looking out the window. Readers of this valuable volume will consider how certain activities are paired with kinds of weather. They'll review weather words while realizing there's lots of fun to be had in all sorts of weather. Full-color photographs and a picture glossary aid in reading comprehension.
Science isn't just something you learn about in a book or in the classroom. There are plenty of science concepts to discover through a fun trip to the zoo. This exciting scenario is the gateway to some fascinating facts about elephants, lions, and other animals as well as an appreciation for wildlife. The accessible text is supported by colorful photographs of high-interest creatures that will charm readers of all levels.
Readers head into the forest and learn about just a few of the fascinating life-forms that call it home. Young forest rangers will learn to spot oak and maple seeds, how ants help forests grow, and more cool facts about this remarkable biome. Appealing low-ATOS text is coupled with perfectly chosen photographs to further engage readers. This charming book is a great resource to support the elementary science curriculum.
For those who've wondered what fish can lay claim to the title "fastest" and "largest," this vibrant volume has the answers. A trip to the aquarium is the lens through which the reader becomes acquainted with such water-dwelling animals as alligators, whale sharks, and sea turtles. They'll learn fun facts about each, marvel at the impressive photographs, and most of all, find out that aquariums are perfect places to nurture a love for freshwater and saltwater creatures.
From identifying a full moon to learning about constellations, there are many essential scientific concepts to discover while gazing up at the night sky. In this appealing volume, inviting low-ATOS text is perfectly paired with striking photographs of celestial objects, while a picture glossary reinforces key vocabulary terms. Young astronomers will love this introduction to the evening sky and be encouraged to grab their telescopes the next time the sun goes down.
Even the smallest pond is teeming with plant and animal life. Ponds are essential food sources for so many animals, including miniscule minnows and big bass. Ducks and spiders live hidden in the grasses surrounding ponds, while crayfish swim pond waters in search of a tadpole snack. This accessible volume gives readers an understanding of parts of the intricate ecosystem of a pond and an appreciation for the natural world in general.
From Basic Information About Air Pressure To Cloud Formations, This Book Goes On To Explain Violent Weather Conditions And How To Prepare For Them. Also Talks About The Earth's Changing Weather Patterns And Climates And What Role We Play In Those Changes.
"Experiencias offers carefully sequenced activities, pre-tested in the authors' own classes, that focus on personal interaction and real communication. All face-to-face activities are easily adaptable for digital environments and writing assignments. Recycling Throughout both volumes, Experiencias incorporates activities that recycle previously learned material but with new topics, which allows students to continue mastering vocabulary and structures encountered earlier in the program"--
A beautiful book on the famed Chinati Foundation in Marfa, Texas The Chinati Foundation, a world-famous destination for large-scale contemporary art, was founded by Donald Judd (1928-1994) to preserve and present a select number of permanent installations that were inextricably linked to the surrounding landscape in Marfa, Texas. This handsome publication, first published in 2010 and now available with a new chapter devoted to the permanent installation by Robert Irwin that was inaugurated in 2016 and a new foreword by Jenny Moore, director of the Chinati Foundation, describes how Judd developed his ideas of the role of art and museums from the early 1960s onward, culminating in the creation of Chinati. The individual installations featured here include work by John Chamberlain, Dan Flavin, David Rabinowitch, Roni Horn, Ilya Kabakov, Richard Long, Ingólfur Arnarsson, Carl Andre, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje Van Bruggen, and John Wesley, as well as by Judd himself. The book also features a complete catalogue of the collection and writings by Judd relating to Chinati and Marfa. Published in association with the Chinati Foundation/La Fundación Chinati
Interactive Writing is specifically focused on the early phases of writing, and has special relevance to prekindergarten, kindergarten, grade 1 and 2 teachers.
